James Sikes

James Dempsey Sikes, 73 of Scott City died Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at this home.  He was born September 6, 1947 in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Elva Lee and Opal Izella Newkirk Sikes. He married Brenda Sue Brown on May 29, 1970.

He worked for the Chrysler Corporation.   He was veteran of the U.S. Navy and served during Vietnam.

He was a member of V.F.W., American Legion, DAV and FFA.

He is survived by his wife, Brenda; a son, James D. Sikes, Jr. of Scott City; two daughters, Teresa Lynn (Lonnie) Barton of Chaffee and Mary Elizabeth (Mike) Bles of Benton; eight grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am on Saturday until the time of service at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.

Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday at the chapel with Rev. Chad Bles officiating.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday at the Lightner Cemetery in Scott City with full military honors.

Mask required for visitation and funeral service.